Eutum 250 MG Injection

Description

Eutum 250 MG Injection is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used to treat infections caused by the bacteria in the brain, lungs, urinary tract and abdomen.

Uses of Eutum 250 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

Bacterial Meningitis

Eutum 250 MG Injection is used in the treatment of meningitis, which is an inflammation of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis.

Bacterial Septicemia

Eutum 250 MG Injection is used in the treatment of septicemia which is an infection of the blood caused by Staphylococci and Streptococcus pyogenes.

Intra-abdominal Infection

Eutum 250 MG Injection is used in the treatment of intra-abdominal infections caused by Helicobacter pylori, Staphylococci, and Streptococci.

Pneumonia

Eutum 250 MG Injection is used in the treatment of pneumonia which is a common type of lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.

Bone and joint infections

Eutum 250 MG Injection is used in the treatment of bone and joint infections like septic arthritis and osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococci and Streptococci species.

Pyelonephriits

Eutum 250 MG Injection is used in the treatment of Pyelonephritis which is a type of kidney infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Eutum 250 MG Injection

Abdominal painsevere

Bloatingsevere

Diarrheasevere

Feversevere

Swelling and redness at the injection sitesevere

White patches in the mouth or on the tonguesevere

Dizzinessrare

Fast heartbeatrare

Headacherare

Skin rashrare

Yellow colored eyes or skinrare

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Eutum 250 MG Injection

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 hours for an intramuscular injection.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3 to 6 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

Limited data is available on the use of Eutum 250 MG Injection in pregnant women. Use only if clearly needed when benefits overweigh the risk.

Usage while breast-feeding?

Small amounts of this medicine is excreted through human breast milk. Use only if clearly needed when benefits overweigh the risk. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea and thrush is necessary.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Eutum 250 MG Injection

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Eutum 250 MG Injection, and hence can be used as its substitute.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Impaired kidney function

severe

The blood concentration of intravenous Eutum 250 MG Injection may increase in the patients suffering from any kidney disease. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the severity of the condition. Frequent monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary.

Colitis

moderate

Avoid if you experience severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools after taking Eutum 250 MG Injection. Inform the doctor if you have any gastrointestinal diseases. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.

Seizure disorders

moderate

Use with caution if you have any seizure disorder or a family history of seizures. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made if you have a kidney disease. Discontinue if seizure is due to Eutum 250 MG Injection. Start with appropriate anticonvulsant medicine if it is clinically indicated.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Make sure that the medicine is dissolved properly. Do not take if any particulate matter is visible. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking before completion of course.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- Limited data is available on the use of Eutum 250 MG Injection in pregnant women. Use only if clearly needed when benefits overweigh the risk.

Breast-feeding

- Small amounts of this medicine is excreted through human breast milk. Use only if clearly needed when benefits overweigh the risk. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea and thrush is necessary.

General warnings

Allergy

- Avoid if you have a known allergy to Eutum 250 MG Injection or Beta-lactam Antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins. Seek immediate medical attention if the patient experiences any allergic symptoms like rash, itching, nausea, vomiting and swelling of lips, hands or feet.

Drug-resistance

- Usage of Eutum 250 MG Injection without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that is drug resistant.

Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

- Avoid if you experience severe diarrhea after receiving Eutum 250 MG Injection. As antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora in the large intestine which promotes the growth of bacteria called clostridium difficile.

Impaired kidney function

- Use with caution if you have a preexisting kidney disease. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made based of CrCl or eGFR.

Neurotoxicity

- Eutum 250 MG Injection may increase the risk of serious adverse effects like encephalopathy, seizures, and nonconvulsive status epilepticus. These reactions may occur in the patient with impaired kidney function with no proper dose adjustment.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Eutum 250 MG Injection is a broad spectrum antibiotic. It works by interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis.

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